Appeal after jewellery worth thousands stolen

Photo of several items of jewellery taken on a white table. The items include a gold necklace with a gold coin charm. Other items include a pearl broach with purple stones in the centre.Image source, Devon and Cornwall Police
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The stolen items included rings, necklaces, bangles, earrings and broaches

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Thousands of pounds worth of jewellery has been stolen from a house in Devon, police have said.

It comes after Devon and Cornwall Police were called to a property at Bouchiers Close, North Tawton.

A force spokesperson said the owners returned home on the evening on 16 November to find "a number of jewellery items worth thousands of pounds" had been stolen.

They included rings, necklaces, bangles, earrings and broaches.

Officer said it was thought the the thief or thieves accessed the property between 18:50-21:05 GMT on Saturday.

They said they were keen to hear from any witnesses in the area at the time, or anybody who has been offered jewellery for sale since.

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